Falls of Shin – Dornoch Firth Bridge loop from Dornoch

Falls of Shin – Dornoch Firth Bridge loop from Dornoch

Moderate

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Falls of Shin – Dornoch Firth Bridge loop from Dornoch

03:27

82.0km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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After 40.4 km for 163 m

After 76.4 km for 195 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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354 m

St Michael's Well

Archaeological Site

6.52 km

Single Track Road Along Loch Fleet – Seal Viewing Spot

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Keep a look out for the seals on route, you are virtually guaranteed to see them on this single track road.

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11.3 km

Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Beach

Managed by Scotland’s Nature Agency, Loch Fleet has three interlocking areas: the coastal, beach and sand dune area; the tidal saltwater loch fleet; and the river Fleet and alder marshland. …

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38.3 km

Gruids Mill

Ruins

40.5 km

East Wood

Forest

42.7 km

Shin Falls Café

Highlight • Cafe

Whilst there is scope for this place to be over-run (coach park) it was an interesting new development and the cake was good.

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42.8 km

Falls of Shin

Highlight • Waterfall

You can really see the salmon jumping, totally impressive ...

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47.3 km

Culrain Railway Viaduct and Bike Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bike path crosses the Kyle of Sutherland here as part of the railway viaduct. The bike bridge involves a section of metal steps on each side and a narrow …

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54.8 km

Ardgay Stores & Highland Cafe

Highlight • Rest Area

Great village store for overnight supplies and coffee/cake stop.

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56.7 km

View of Bonar Bridge

Highlight • River

74.6 km

Dornoch Firth Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Dornoch Firth Bridge was opened in 1991 replacing a 42km trip inland to Bonar Bridge. The 44m long bridge carries the A9 road across the Dornoch Firth.

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82.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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